Three cars 'deliberately' set on fire on the same street 

Emergency services were alerted to the fires at a premises on Clair Street shortly after 11.30pm on Monday.

Three cars ‘deliberately’ set on fire on the same street in EdinburghiStock

An appeal has been launched after three cars were “deliberately” set on fire in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the fires at a premises on Clair Street shortly after 11.30pm on Monday.

Police confirmed that a black Vauxhall Crossland, a black Vauxhall Corsa, and a white Vauxhall Corsa were targeted in the incident.

The fires were extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and there were no reports of any injuries.

The force is urging anyone with information regarding the fires to come forward.

Detective Constable Kirsten Luke said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with any information to contact us.

“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything around this time or who may have dash cam footage which could assist us to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 4241 of September 9, 2024.

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